Sutliff Tobacco Company Match Ready Rubbed

Very good burley based blend with deep Molasses and chocolate flavor , this stuff is incredible with coffee. The taste also remind me of graham cracker . I Smoked bowl after bowl to compare with Lane Limited Ready Rubbed , in my opinion this is a step better the cut is fun to work with ( Note that i never taste the original Edgeworth i'm only reviewing these 2 on its own)

Sutliff - Match Edgeworth Ready Rubbed - I am reviewing this tobacco on its own merits . I understand this is an OTC type blend . Comes in bulk with large cubes . It burns fine , no problems mechanically . My problem is with the taste . I love my Burleys but this one is not for me . It starts out fine with a cocoa hit like the pouch note . After it gets going the flavor from there on out is very chemical tasting to me . I guess it is supposed to be molasses or anise ? I don’t care for it at all . Carter Hall still being a good smoke for me . This goopy mess is headed for the trash bin . I guess I am in the minority here but that’s fine with me . To each his own . Only my opinion of course . 1 star is too many .

Edgeworth Ready Rubbed Match is what I would call “granola cut”. It is very similar in appearance to other burley blends such as Sir Walter Raleigh, as it is mostly broken round chunks of tobacco that closely resembles granola. There are some smaller flecks and cube cut pieces as well. The moisture from the bulk bag is usually nice, and doesn’t needed any drying time. The tin note is very strong cocoa and molasses, along with some nuttiness from the Burley.

Upon lighting you are greeted with the mahogany burley. It’s nutty and chocolatey. The topping is noticeable in every puff and is of molasses, cocoa, and maybe a light touch of anise. It doesn’t really fade as you smoke the bowl down, leading the taste to be very consistent down to the end of the bowl. I believe the topping helps amplify the natural flavors of the Burley so the flavors of the tobacco and topping marry together well and at times can be difficult to distinguish. Overall the flavors are very full, especially for a blend in this genre.

Edgeworth Ready Rubbed Match can be a little difficult to light due to the cut, especially if there are larger chunks at the top of the bowl. Once you get it going though it stays lit very well. I find it smokes best lightly packed. It does not bite but can get a little rough if over puffed. It has a little bit more nicotine then other similar blends in this genre, but I could still smoke this blend all day. 4 out of 4 stars.

I’ll keep this review short because it is a very simple bend and one that I love. I smoked the original from time to time in the early 1970’s. As far as I am aware, it was only available in slices at the time and was considered a rather high class tobacco at the time. While it was a good smoke I didn’t really appreciate it at the time because my taste in tobacco hadn’t matured yet. In any case, I honestly don’t remember what it was like - it’s been a long time now. On a whim I recently ordered a pound because I prefer Burley and the reviews were good.After smoking it regularly for a couple of weeks, it became my very favorite blend and I bought two more pounds. I also have a tub of Lane Ready Rubbed. Some reviewers say there is little or no difference and I disagree. While the Lane’s cut is different and makes loading and lighting a bit easier, it doesn’t have the subtleties of the Sutliff. The cocoa in the Sutliff version, while mild, is more present than in the Lane and there is just a bit more sweetness. The Sutliff has a bit larger and chunkier cut but once well lit burns just fine and at a moderate rate. If I could give it five stars, I wouldn’t hesitate. This is my favorite tobacco as a confirmed burley smoker and is now likely 90% of what I smoke.

This review is based on a one ounce fresh sample. I have never smoked the original.

The tobacco may have been rubbed out, but it’s now cubed. It lights easily, and I rarely had to relight. I filled the pipe by simply scooping it.

It tastes nutty, but there’s a mild sweetness to it. I also sense a pleasant, light amount of cocoa/chocolate. It burns at a moderate pace, but stays cool. It’s never harsh, even with quick puffs. There’s a moderate amount of nicotine, but it’s not overwhelming. However, it does get strong towards the bottom.

I would recommend this to burley lovers.

EDIT 7/7/2018

Having now smoked the original ERR, I can say the Match is very close to the original. Perhaps the difference is due to age. The Match was of a recent production. Whereas the original was from 1973. If I’m still around in 2063, i will revisit these blends.

After having smoked the original Edgeworth RR back in the 1980s, the Lane incarnation ERR, and the newer Lane Ready Rubbed I certainly wanted to try this. My 4 ounces appeared a little chunkier than either of the Lane varieties; similar to the original cube cut but not totally a cube cut. medium brown in appearance with a moisture content good for smoking. There was definitively more of a cocoa smell than any of the other ERR varieties and a bit of a menthol-like smell (perhaps anise?). Loading and lighting were no problem. I couldn't get much of a Burley taste, or any true tobacco taste for that matter, out of this one. What I described as menthol-like was all I perceived throughout the smoke. I didn't taste any chocolate, molasses, or typical anise as such. Not bad for a "set it and forget it" type of a smoke, but due to its lack of Burley/tobacco flavor I'll pass on this one for the future. I actually like the newer Lane version better than this. As an aside, I find Peter Stokkebye's Cube Cut Burley to be closer to what I remember of the original Edgeworth RR. Although the price point was good, I rate it at 2 stars.

Well...anything I could write has pretty much already been said in the reviews that have already been written. I pretty much agree with all the positive ones. This tobacco is GREAT!! Now I am referring to the match blend by Sutliff. I was never lucky enough to have tried the original blend. When I first opened the pouch and smelled the leaf I was greeted with a kind of flowery odor that reminded me of Mixture 79. I thought oh boy...this is going to be terrible. I absolutely hate M79. However...I packed a bowl and sparked a match and was immediately elated. What a wonderful taste. Smooth, nutty and mildly sweet. The first couple of centimeters had a tiny bit of bite. But after that it got milder...smoother and just downright delicious...all the way to the bottom. It was a tad moist out of the baggie and I did have one relight. But after that it smoked all the way to the bottom evenly to a gray powdery ash. It reminded me a bit of Prince Albert Choice. But it has a character all its own that is noticeable and unique. Very mild but not wimpy. Solid and sturdy. A comforting smoke that will leave you wanting more. From what I have read in the previous reviews Sutliff has done a fine job recreating this wonderful blend. In fact I am enjoying my second bowl with my coffee as I write this. Sure makes a superb start to your morning ladies and gentleman. Do yourself a favor and try this blend. I don't think you will be sorry. For some it may not turn out to be your go to smoker...but I bet you it will end up in your regular rotation.

Not quite my cup of tea but this is a very faithful match to the last iteration of Edgeworth Ready Rubbed by Lane Ltd. In fact, I would say it is better than Lane made it in terms of cut, less larger chunks and a better moisture level, not as dry. The flavor and aroma are almost identical from what I can remember. Aside from the mild cocoa note there is a somewhat unpleasant characteristic earthiness with hints of black pepper and an almost cardboard/paper quality especially when puffed too hard. Aside from those issues, I have to emphasize how well it has been reformulated in respect to its predecessor. If you like typical non-aromatic cocoa cased burley blends i.g. Sir Walter Raleigh Regular, Mac Baren Golden Xtra, this is up there with them.

I ordered four ounces of this from Cup o Joe's, to see if it was in fact like Edgeworth Ready Rubbed.

When it showed up, it looked like crushed plug, much like ERR and Sir Walter Raleigh.

It had the faint smell of cocoa, just as I recalled.

Upon lighting it is very similar to Edgeworth RR. It simmers well in the pipe, and I find it to be a pleasant and enjoyable experience. As Briar Rabbit pointed out in his review of Edgeworth, it does taste a bit like spicey pecans. The cocoa undertone is present throughout, and I found it highly enjoyable

Towards the end of the bowl some liquorice flavor peeks in, and there is a gentle molasses sweetness that pervades my taste during the whole bowl.

Up close, the room note is pleasant, but after leaving the room and returning, it is a more neutral pipe tobacco smell.

Puffed slowly and gently, it is a pleasant and inexpensive companion. It is excellent with a cup of black coffee.

If you miss ERR, drop six bucks and see if this makes you happy. It is certainly worth a try. Having smoked it a while, I have become very fond of it. My next order will be for a pound.